Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hobbs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hobbs Elementary School's student population of 316 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hobbs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hobbs Elementary School is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#142 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hobbs Elementary School's ranking?
Hobbs Elementary School is ranked #142 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Hobbs Elementary School?
316 students attend Hobbs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hobbs Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hobbs Elementary School?
Hobbs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hobbs Elementary School offer ?
Hobbs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hobbs Elementary School part of?
Hobbs Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
School Reviews
1 9/15/2020
Do not send your kids to this school. Leadership is terrible and they will regress on their learning. Really is bottom of the barrel.
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